CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU


Measuring Meltdowns: Development of a New Questionnaire of Emotions for Young Children

Are you the parent of a 2-5 year old child? You may be able to participate in an online research study to help develop a new questionnaire for measuring emotion management in children. Compensation provided.

NO IN-PERSON VISITS REQUIRED
 
Age Range
AGE:   2-5

Duration DURATION:  Up to 1 hour
VISITS:  1
Location LOCATION: 

Online

Virtual BEaM Study – Children ages 11-14

Are you the parent of a child aged 11-14 who has mood swings? Does your child have a biological parent or sibling with bipolar disorder or major depression? Your child may be able to participate in a research study to find out how a virtual mindfulness group works in adolescents with mood swings. The study involves participating in group mindfulness sessions via video. Compensation is provided.

NO IN-PERSON VISITS REQUIRED
 
Age Range
AGE:   11-14

Duration DURATION:  5-6 months
Location LOCATION: 

Online

The SHINE Study: Shyness & Inhibition in New Experiences

Are you the biological parent of a 3-5 year old child? If so, you and your child may be able to participate in a research study to better understand how young children react to new social experiences. Participation involves two 2-hour visits. You and your child will complete interactive tasks and play games while wearing a special head cap that measures brain response. Compensation is provided.

Age Range
AGE:   3 - 5

Duration VISITS:  2 visits
Location LOCATION: 

Loeffler Building - Oakland

STEADY Study – Children Ages 2-3

Are you the mother of a child who is 3 years old or will soon be 3? Are you often stressed and feel like you are on an emotional roller coaster, with a history of troubled relationships? If so, you and your child may be able to take part in a research study to learn more about the link between a mother’s mental health and a child’s ability to control their own emotions. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   2 - 3

Duration DURATION:  About one year
VISITS:  At least 5
Location LOCATION: 

UPMC Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic and Sterling Building – Oakland

STEADY Study – Healthy Mothers and Children

Are you the healthy mother of a child who is 3 years old or will soon turn 3? If so, you and your child may be able to take part in a research study to learn more about the link between a mother’s mental health and a child’s ability to control their own emotions. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   2 - 3

Duration DURATION:  About one year
VISITS:  5 visits
Location LOCATION: 

UPMC Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic and Sterling Building – Oakland

Brain, Emotion, & Sleep in Teens: The BEST Study – Ages 14-17

Are you the parent of a teen ages 14-17 who is enrolled in high school? If so, you and your teen may be able to participate in a research study to help learn more about how sleep impacts teenagers’ moods. Some teens may also be asked to take part in an optional study following the initial part of the study. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   14 - 17

Duration DURATION:  6-10 hours
VISITS:  2-3 visits

Location LOCATION: 

The Mood & Brain Lab, Loeffler Building in Oakland

Adolescent Attention to Emotion Study - Girls Ages 13-15 and their Mothers

Are you the biological mother of a teen girl aged 13-15? If so, you and your daughter may be eligible to participate in a research study to help learn more about how girls pay attention to emotional information and how this is related to their risk for developing emotional disorders. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   13 - 15

Duration DURATION:  3-4 hours per visit
VISITS:  3-4 (evening hours available)
Location LOCATION: 

Oxford Building & Sennott Square – Oakland

EASE Study: Managing Emotions for Teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Are you the parent of a child 12-17 years of age who has autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? If so, you and your child may be able to participate in a research study to help find out if a new program called Emotion Awareness and Skills Enhancement (EASE) can help teens with ASD manage their emotions. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   12 - 17

Duration DURATION:  About 6 months
VISITS:  Multiple
Location LOCATION: 

Webster Hall - Oakland


RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:
  Child Development